Over the weekend at a local gun shop, I saw a model 94 carbine with 15" barrel, it had the 1" shorter fore stock, and also has the ATF letter placing it on C&R, by serial number. The serial number is 2,27 something. Can’t remember the rest. Do you think this gun is factory original?
Thanks,
Al
Something sounds fishy to me. Per the National Firearms Act of 1934, wasn’t it unlawful to produce any firearm with with with a rifled barrel less than 16 inches in length? Being a 1958 produced gun, this doesn’t seem like a legitimate piece. What kind of front site did it have–post or ramp?
Al,
Due to the passage of the NFA of 1934, it was not legal to manufacture a "rifle" with a barrel shorter than 16-inches. Winchester ceased production of the Trapper Model 92s and Model 94s with the 14 and 15 inch barrels at that time. I have strong doubts about the Madis letter being accurate. The BATF issued the exemption letter, so it is a moot issue now about its legality.
Bert
WACA 6571L, Historian & Board of Director Member
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